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Contact
Undergraduate Admissions
Address
3400 South 43rd Street
PO Box 343922
Milwaukee, WI 53234-3922
PO Box 343922
Milwaukee, WI 53234-3922
Phone
414-382-6100
Email
admissions@alverno.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Inferno Cafe
Alverno Library
Alexia Hall, Nursing Simulation Center
Galleria
LaVerna Commons
Alverno Library
Alexia Hall, Nursing Simulation Center
Galleria
LaVerna Commons
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Lake Michigan Lakefront/ethnic and music festivals
Downtown Milwaukee
Museums
Nearby shopping
Miller Park
Downtown Milwaukee
Museums
Nearby shopping
Miller Park
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Upon request
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Upon request
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
see website for updates
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
Other
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@alverno.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Campus is just 15 minutes from downtown Milwaukee and General Mitchell International Airport. Taxi and buses available.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Chicago:
Take I-94 north to Milwaukee. Exit on Holt Ave. and proceed west to 43rd St. (Holt Avenue becomes Morgan Ave.) Turn North (right) on 43rd St. and proceed to the main entrance of the college, just north of Morgan Ave. The college will be on your right.
From Madison:
Take I-94 east to Milwaukee to 894, exit on Loomis Road. Proceed northeast (left) on Loomis Road to 43rd St. Turn North (left) on 43rd St. and proceed to the main entrance of the college, just north of Morgan Ave. The college will be on your right.
Local Accommodations
The following are a few hotels in the Alverno area:
Clarion Hotel, Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites Franklin, Motel 6 Oak Creek. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at 414-382-6100 or 800-933-3401.
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Overview
Applicants: 747
Acceptance Rate: 67%
Average HS GPA: 3.12
ACT Test Scores
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 21
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
9:1
Total Faculty
231
with Terminal Degree
108
185
Women
46
Men
34
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
12%
Graduate in 5 years
37%
Graduate in 6 years
45%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Latin American Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomedical Sciences, General.
Molecular Biology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Business/Commerce, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Organizational Leadership.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies, Other.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Health Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Montessori Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Art Therapy/Therapist.
Music Therapy/Therapist.
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Natural Sciences.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
School Psychology.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Community Organization and Advocacy.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Design and Applied Arts, Other.
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
Music, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Stephanie Arends
Superior Court Judge, State of Washington
Sister Joel Read
Alverno College President Emerita, Milwaukee, WI
Patricia Dix Brewer
Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, Cox Health, Springfield, MO
Cecelia Gore
Executive Director, Brewers Community Foundation, Milwaukee, WI
Joan Reardon
Culinary Historian, Cookbook Author, and Biographer
Marilyn Shrude
Composer and Professor
Kathleen Marsh
Vice Chairman/CEO/Co-Founder, Musicnotes, Inc., Madison, WI
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
12%
Graduate in 5 years
37%
Graduate in 6 years
45%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Nov 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$16,974
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$15,894
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,635
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
83%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$36,994
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$20,934
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$625
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,660
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,219
Foreign Countries Represented
5
Demographics
4.65%
Asian
13.62%
Black
29.90%
Hispanic
46.26%
Caucasian
99% female
1% male
7% are out of state
82% are full time
18% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
17%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
34%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
82/99
Housing Options
Dorms Female
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Student Accessibility
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Colleen Barnett
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Again, no documentation is required for admissions. If the applicant wishes to access accommodations and services, ideally, in addition to a high school IEP, a current psychoeducational evaluation is provided from a relevant professional to assist the Coordinator to identify appropriate supports and accommodations to assist the student with her academic work.Documentation Required for ADHD
No documentation is required for admissions, but if accommodations and services are requested, documentation from a relevant professional identifying a history of presenting attentional symptoms, including evidence of impulsive, hyperactive or inattentive behavior that has significantly impaired functioning over time.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
38
Number of Honor Societies
1
Number of Social Sororities
2
Number of Religious Organizations
2
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
7% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports ()
0 Sports
Women's Sports (Inferno)
7 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Marquette University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Marquette University
Health
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Marquette University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Marquette University
Sustainability
66/99
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
